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65Gregg · 08-20-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

installed these speakers in the dash. pain in the butt took 3 hours. it sounds much better so its worth it.

Why was it a pain? I have been considering these to use with my iPod.
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exoticmetalworx · 08-20-2012, 10:54 PM

i didnt do any thing but alot of people did for me i got featured all over including video on my first time out in public
video--> http://vimeo.com/47901849#t=177

fryer1979 · 08-21-2012, 01:25 AM

Tried to work on putting the refit exhaust back on so I can start it up and get the new HEI dialed in better. I really needed to get it done so I could get my other truck in to put new to me wheels and tires on.....I got myself in a rush, and got irritated because nothing was working right. So I pushed the Chevy out and pushed it out of the way. I'll have to come back to it another day with a fresh head.

CRGRS 66 · 08-21-2012, 12:43 PM

Started getting my garage in order to be my shop for the winter, lot's O' work to do B4 next spring!

The dash is something I grabbed at a swap meet, thought it would look cool in my basement, but, it is still hanging out in my garage.

The steering column is to be rebuilt/painted to replace the wonky one held together with duct tape that is currently in the truck!

CRGRS 66 · 08-21-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by exoticmetalworx

i didnt do any thing but alot of people did for me i got featured all over including video on my first time out in public

That is just plain filthy

ChrisDollins · 08-22-2012, 10:49 PM

My son, Carson, wanted to help me clean on the old truck. Then me and the wife took it out for a cruise. Little man has some growing to do before he can ride in it unfortunately. Here's a few pics.

Chris

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CRGRS 66 · 08-23-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisDollins

My son, Carson, wanted to help me clean on the old truck. Then me and the wife took it out for a cruise. Little man has some growing to do before he can ride in it unfortunately. Here's a few pics.

Chris

Beautiful truck... I like the color scheme too

dantimdad · 08-23-2012, 01:58 PM

Last night my son and I disassembled the steering column in prep to shorten it 3", replace the turn signal switch and paint it.

Steven

65Gregg · 08-23-2012, 02:28 PM

^^^You going to do a "how to" with pictures?
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dantimdad · 08-23-2012, 02:31 PM

I plan to. I didn't, however, take pics of disassembly.

Steven

198plus · 08-23-2012, 04:34 PM

Finished the paint on my tailgate.

Snowbound · 08-23-2012, 05:35 PM

Ordered my TKO-600 today. Started pulling the front clip to make the engine/trans swap easier. Having trouble with the bumper bolts, but the rest of it was a piece of cake.

So much nicer not working on a rust bucket for a change!

Should have the 230/ 3 speed out in a few hours, then spend some time cleaning and degreasing the frame, etc. Maybe throw some chassis black on there and make it pretty.

ChrisDollins · 08-24-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Beautiful truck... I like the color scheme too

Thank you! Great looking truck you have too!

Chris
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Improbcat · 08-24-2012, 09:24 AM

Yesterday I brought my truck home, today, I drove it to work.

jbgroby · 08-24-2012, 09:41 AM

wasn't it a great feeling to be the one vehicle on the road that EVERYONE noticed vs. all the cookie cutters?

Snowbound · 08-24-2012, 10:16 PM

Pulled the inline 6 today and started cleaning the engine bay. Lots of caked on grease and dirt to scrape off!

Thinking of trying the oven cleaner on it.
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glos55 · 08-25-2012, 05:57 AM

Played around with some door art last night...looking for something that will not be permanent so I can change it up from time to time

glos55 · 08-25-2012, 06:00 AM

[QUOTE=glos55;5556291]Played around with some door art. It's going to be a vinyl magnetic decal

dantimdad · 08-25-2012, 11:53 PM

Started removing the back suspension. Thank God for PB Blaster! I ran out so I couldn't get everything broke loose though.

The rear brakes were even worse than the front. Nothing can be saved including the drums.

Basically everything but the rearend and the trailing arms will be replaced. The PO even had rubber blocks in the springs because they had sagged so badly.

Steven

Rich 5150 69 · 08-26-2012, 01:16 AM

Pulled bed off, getting ready for rear tank install. Soaked evryhing down with cleaner will power wash tomorrow.

LT1 Burb · 08-26-2012, 10:29 AM

I pulled the longbed off of my parts truck by myself and it sucked, I really gotta get freinds that live closer.

markeb01 · 08-26-2012, 11:26 AM

That really does look perfect on your truck.

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Originally Posted by glos55

Played around with some door art. It's going to be a vinyl magnetic decal

fleetsidelarry · 08-26-2012, 01:30 PM

started putting the bed back together:

jbgroby · 08-26-2012, 06:11 PM

I like the way you did your saw horses, I was wondering how I could make my bed set straight when putting her back together. I saved one of the pics.

Thanks
Jake

Martin64 · 08-26-2012, 06:29 PM

Took out the driveline and transmission, unhooked all the wires, cables and linkages from the motor and bell housing to the cab, unbolted the motor mounts and waiting for the engine hoist to come back (on Tuesday). Bolted up the intake, water pump, harmonic balancer and pulleys to the new crate motor that's going in.

08-20-2012, 10:54 PM	#5977
exoticmetalworx Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: holbrook new york Posts: 144	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i didnt do any thing but alot of people did for me i got featured all over including video on my first time out in public video--> http://vimeo.com/47901849#t=177

08-21-2012, 01:25 AM	#5978
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Tried to work on putting the refit exhaust back on so I can start it up and get the new HEI dialed in better. I really needed to get it done so I could get my other truck in to put new to me wheels and tires on.....I got myself in a rush, and got irritated because nothing was working right. So I pushed the Chevy out and pushed it out of the way. I'll have to come back to it another day with a fresh head.

08-21-2012, 12:43 PM	#5979
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started getting my garage in order to be my shop for the winter, lot's O' work to do B4 next spring! The dash is something I grabbed at a swap meet, thought it would look cool in my basement, but, it is still hanging out in my garage. The steering column is to be rebuilt/painted to replace the wonky one held together with duct tape that is currently in the truck! Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

08-22-2012, 10:49 PM	#5981
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My son, Carson, wanted to help me clean on the old truck. Then me and the wife took it out for a cruise. Little man has some growing to do before he can ride in it unfortunately. Here's a few pics. Chris Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

08-23-2012, 01:58 PM	#5983
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Last night my son and I disassembled the steering column in prep to shorten it 3", replace the turn signal switch and paint it. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

08-23-2012, 02:28 PM	#5984
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today? ^^^You going to do a "how to" with pictures? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

08-23-2012, 02:31 PM	#5985
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I plan to. I didn't, however, take pics of disassembly. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

08-23-2012, 04:34 PM	#5986
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished the paint on my tailgate. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

08-23-2012, 05:35 PM	#5987
Snowbound Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westbank, BC Posts: 401	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ordered my TKO-600 today. Started pulling the front clip to make the engine/trans swap easier. Having trouble with the bumper bolts, but the rest of it was a piece of cake. So much nicer not working on a rust bucket for a change! Should have the 230/ 3 speed out in a few hours, then spend some time cleaning and degreasing the frame, etc. Maybe throw some chassis black on there and make it pretty. __________________ 1965 Chevy Short Box Stepside, 230 - 3 speed, 4:11 gears, original paint rust free survivor. Now sporting a 383 SBC and TKO-600

08-24-2012, 09:24 AM	#5989
Improbcat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: E Providence RI Posts: 238	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Yesterday I brought my truck home, today, I drove it to work.

08-24-2012, 09:41 AM	#5990
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? wasn't it a great feeling to be the one vehicle on the road that EVERYONE noticed vs. all the cookie cutters? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

08-24-2012, 10:16 PM	#5991
Snowbound Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westbank, BC Posts: 401	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled the inline 6 today and started cleaning the engine bay. Lots of caked on grease and dirt to scrape off! Thinking of trying the oven cleaner on it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 Chevy Short Box Stepside, 230 - 3 speed, 4:11 gears, original paint rust free survivor. Now sporting a 383 SBC and TKO-600

08-25-2012, 05:57 AM	#5992
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Played around with some door art last night...looking for something that will not be permanent so I can change it up from time to time Last edited by glos55; 08-25-2012 at 06:06 AM.

08-25-2012, 06:00 AM	#5993
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: What did you do to your truck today? [QUOTE=glos55;5556291]Played around with some door art. It's going to be a vinyl magnetic decal Attached Images

08-25-2012, 11:53 PM	#5994
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started removing the back suspension. Thank God for PB Blaster! I ran out so I couldn't get everything broke loose though. The rear brakes were even worse than the front. Nothing can be saved including the drums. Basically everything but the rearend and the trailing arms will be replaced. The PO even had rubber blocks in the springs because they had sagged so badly. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2



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08-26-2012, 01:16 AM	#5995
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled bed off, getting ready for rear tank install. Soaked evryhing down with cleaner will power wash tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

08-26-2012, 10:29 AM	#5996
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I pulled the longbed off of my parts truck by myself and it sucked, I really gotta get freinds that live closer.

08-26-2012, 01:30 PM	#5998
fleetsidelarry Senior Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: shellman bluff, GA Posts: 1,411	Re: What did you do to your truck today? started putting the bed back together: __________________ Larry

08-26-2012, 06:11 PM	#5999
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I like the way you did your saw horses, I was wondering how I could make my bed set straight when putting her back together. I saved one of the pics. Thanks Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

08-26-2012, 06:29 PM	#6000
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took out the driveline and transmission, unhooked all the wires, cables and linkages from the motor and bell housing to the cab, unbolted the motor mounts and waiting for the engine hoist to come back (on Tuesday). Bolted up the intake, water pump, harmonic balancer and pulleys to the new crate motor that's going in. __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

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